Chile’s copper miners will need more energy, water to keep up production, Cochilco says
Miners will increasingly get their energy from renewable sources, which are set to make up nearly 80% of the energy supply by 2026.
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Antofagasta lowers copper treatment fees for some Chinese smelters
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